Marshall County REMC
Marshall County REMC is a member-owned electric cooperative headquartered in Plymouth, Indiana. As a cooperative, Marshall County REMC follows seven core principles that are universal to cooperatives worldwide. Among those principles is one stressing education, training and information. Indiana Connection, a monthly magazine published especially for Indiana’s electric cooperative members, is one way the REMC informs and educates its members. Indiana Connection is available not only in a print format, but as an electronic publication for those who prefer getting their information on their electronic devices.
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Meet your new member services manager
Kenny Eggleston is the new member services manager for Marshall County REMC. Eggleston was a journeyman lineman at Marshall County REMC for the last 18 years. Eggleston will assist members with new services, upgrades and high use inquiries. Additional responsibilities will include safety education, commercial accounts, rebates and economic development. Eggleston and his wife, Andrea,… Continue reading.
Add a switch and save
Members can help hold down the cost of electricity by managing their energy consumption with a load control switch. Energy management reduces the amount of electricity used during peak periods (when it is the most expensive to generate). When periods of peak demand occur, Marshall County REMC can automatically signal your water heater and central… Continue reading.
Mini Splits
People updating their homes and replacing outdated HVAC systems are more frequently considering mini split heat pumps. This newer technology provides more flexibility and energy efficiency compared to many other options. Our Power Moves team has received four times as many mini and multi split system rebates this year compared to this time in 2019…. Continue reading.
A look back at where it all began
With October being National Co-op Month, it is a great time to look back at the history of Marshall County REMC and how the co-op was founded when neighbors worked together to bring electricity to our rural community. In the 1930s, electricity was commonplace in cities but largely unavailable in rural areas. At that time,… Continue reading.
Please be aware of phone scams
Scammers will use every opportunity to try and scam people out of their money and personal information. The coronavirus pandemic has been no exception. Many of our members have reported scammers trying to get their credit card information because they overpaid on their bill and will get a credit. Another common approach, members must pay… Continue reading.
New employee: Chris Lawler
Title: Journeyman Lineman Marshall County REMC welcomes Chris Lawler, journeyman lineman, to the line crew. Lawler has been married to his wife, Megan, for six years. Together, they have one son, Hudson. He enjoys spending time with family, working on his ‘56 Chevy Belair and backpacking out west. We are happy to welcome Lawler to… Continue reading.
Prepare for and prevent electrical fires
Are these installed in your home? Arc fault circuit interrupter (AFCI) – a circuit breaker that recognizes dangerous conditions not detected by standard circuit breakers and immediately shuts off power to the circuit. Ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) – an outlet that interrupts the flow of electricity when it detects that the current is flowing… Continue reading.
Heat pump water heaters can wash away high energy costs
If your pleasant warm shower is quickly chilled by a sudden rush of cold water, it may be time to consider replacing your home’s water heater. Fortunately, a variety of options exist that can lower long-term energy costs, including heat pump water heaters (HPWHs). They utilize the same technology found in heat pump heating and… Continue reading.
